MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
brake pad warning light illuminated
n/s front tyre worn on edges
rear discs inner faces poor
front discs badly worn and pads getting low
hand brake pulls high
osf brake fluctuating on brake roller test
strong advise- nsf tyre cracked badly on inner sidewall, worn bald on edges and 3mm
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front discs badly worn and pads getting low
hand brake pulls high
osf brake fluctuating on brake roller test
strong advise- nsf tyre cracked badly on inner sidewall, worn bald on edges and 3mm
front brakes fluctuating on brake test
front discs worn
nsf tyre 3mm
strong advise - osr tyre on legal limit
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
front brakes fluctuating on brake test
front discs worn
nsf tyre 3mm
strong advise - osr tyre on legal limit
osf tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F tyre feathered and worn on inner edge
N/S/R tyre worn to 3mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C5 DWE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2008 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 98,877 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 DWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C5 DWE registered?
C5 DWE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2008.
Is C5 DWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for C5 DWE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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